The death toll from the landslide at the Binaliw landfill in Cebu City has climbed to 35, local officials confirmed on Saturday.
This left only one missing sanitation worker, Cebu City Councilor Dave Tumulak said.
He said the number of fatalities increased yesterday after three more cadavers were recovered from the landslide site.
All three cadavers have yet to be identified, Tumulak said.
The operator of the landfill said the garbage collapse on Jan. 8 was likely triggered by a magnitude 6.9 earthquake in September 2025 as well as extreme rainfall from Typhoon Tino, based on the initial assessment of city officials and experts.
“PWS Cebu shares in the grief of the families and loved ones affected by the incident at the Binaliw facility. The incident has had a profound impact on the community, and our thoughts remain with all those affected,” the company said.
PWS Cebu said it has “provided financial assistance and psychosocial services to the families of affected employees, covered medical expenses for the injured, and shouldered funeral and burial costs.”
On Thursday, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vowed accountability and assured government assistance to victims of the Binaliw landfill incident.
“As search and rescue operations continue, we offer our prayers for the souls of the departed and strength to their grieving families,” he said.
“Please be assured that the government is taking all necessary measures to ensure safety, transparency, accountability, and compassionate assistance,” Mr. Marcos added.
